Controls Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Technician

Job Description

Join a leading manufacturer of commercial shelving units, specializing in the creation of innovative solutions for shopping stores. As a Controls Technician, you will play a critical role in overseeing the new automation processes for our expanded shelving line. Your expertise in robotics will be essential in managing and programming the new robotic welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Modify and program new robotic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and debug Fanuc robotic welding equipment.
• Spend 80% of time on the floor troubleshooting and programming HMI's, PLC's, and Robotics.
• Allocate 20% of time to office support, including ordering parts, funding requests, clerical duties, and creating basic drawings.
• Develop, modify, and optimize Fanuc robot programs for welding.
• Perform robot teaching, touch-ups, and recovery in production and pre-commissioning environments.
• Support rapid program adjustments and robot cell start-up.
• Troubleshoot robot alarms, motion issues, and sequence ladder logic.
• Collaborate closely with Quality teams to resolve process issues.
• Improve weld quality, part accuracy, and repeatability through touch-ups and refinements.
• Coordinate with controls teams to validate I/O, interlocks, and basic handshaking.
• Follow all safety procedures and work safely in manufacturing and commissioning environments.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in troubleshooting and programming HMI, PLC's, and robotics.
• Experience with modifications and some programming from scratch.
• Strong understanding of PLC and Rockwell programming.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology is preferred.
• Experience in any industry, with a preference for robotic welding and CNC experience.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large manufacturing facility specializing in sheet metal production for shelving units. The new manufacturing area features recently installed equipment. Engineers will primarily work on the floor, collaborating with production support and engaging in hands-on projects. The workplace offers a flexible schedule, casual dress code, and a laid-back atmosphere.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middlebury, IN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Middlebury,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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